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PDF Metadata Viewer

Instantly see the hidden metadata inside any PDF — author, creation date, software used, page count and more. Everything runs in your browser.

What is PDF Metadata?

Every PDF file contains a hidden layer of information called document properties or metadata. This includes the document title, the name of the author, the software that created the file, and timestamps for when it was created and last modified.

Metadata is useful for document management, auditing, and verifying the origin of a file. For example, you can check whether a contract was last modified after it was supposedly signed, or identify which software was used to generate an invoice.

Many PDFs — especially scanned documents and forms from government websites — have empty metadata fields. That is completely normal.

How to View PDF Metadata

  1. 1

    Open the metadata viewer

    You are already here — no download or sign-up required. The tool works in any browser on desktop or mobile.

  2. 2

    Drop in your PDF

    Drag a PDF onto the box above or click to browse. The file is read locally in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.

  3. 3

    Read the document properties

    See the title, author, subject, creator and producer software, creation and modified dates, page count, file size and PDF version. Copy any value with one click.

PDF Metadata Fields Explained

Title
The document's name as set in its properties — often different from the file name, and frequently left blank.
Author
The person or organization credited with creating the document.
Subject
A short description of what the document is about.
Keywords
Search terms the author attached to the file for indexing and document management.
Creator
The application the content was originally authored in, such as Word, Google Docs, or InDesign.
Producer
The engine that generated the final PDF, such as Acrobat Distiller, macOS Quartz, or a print-to-PDF driver.
Created / Modified
Timestamps for when the PDF was first produced and last changed — useful for verifying whether a file was altered after a given date.
Pages, File Size & PDF Version
The page count, the size on disk, and the PDF specification version the file conforms to.

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